Circle S Ranch & Outdoor Shooting Range

I have been a customer here since 2008. In a word its funky. It's partly the place and partly the ownership. I can agree with some that give it 5 stars and also with some that give it just 1. I do think whoever the presiding rangemaster is,Safety is well demonstrated and adhered to. If you do anything out of line you will hear about it. If you can't take that you shouldn't be there. My criticisms would be too long of periods when the line is hot/need more cycles per hour and the place is a swamp. Rubber boots mandatory until late June (not changing anytime soon). Bring your own everything. It's Cow Mtn south but a good time. Some of the best shots in CA shoot there. Great place to learn a thing or two

3 days ago

2 weeks ago

2 weeks ago

Only option around. What are you going to do. Website is from the 90s, not open all week, they don't update hours for closures, and it's muddy most of the year. But if you get there and it's open, it's a fun place to shoot if you know your stuff.

2 months ago

Nice place

2 months ago

Nice range, terrible management. The RSOs hate everyone and everything, and just look like they're fed up with you no matter what. Trying to pay? You're bothering them. Asking for a target? Bothering them. The "one shot every two seconds" rule is ridiculous. It completely obliterates the possibility of accomplishing any meaningful training. So far, I've been yelled at for "rapid firing" a lever action .22, a pump action shotgun, and a bolt action 30-06, and my semi autos. The only reason this range is around is because it's the only one, and there are no better options. Honestly, if they got rid of the "no rapid fire" rule, I'd change my review to at least four, maybe five stars.

2 months ago

Wow, kinda loud but fun. Make sure to bring good quality hearing protection.

4 months ago

Wow, this place is so cool

5 months ago

There are lots of nicer places to shoot in the Bay Area, none that have 200 & 300 yard targets. Set your expectations low, and then lower them again, and then go and shoot at 300 yard targets. If you have hearing protection in your ears, you might not know when the cease fire happens. Or when it is time to resume shooting. Bring everything that you will need with you. Everything. Nothing is provided here. Want to shoot on a rest or sand bags? Bring some with you. Bring a blanket or piece of carpet with you unless you are okay with setting your guns down on dirty gritty splintered bench tops. The shooting stations are old, uncomfortable, not well suited actually seeing your targets unless your head is literally ON the bench.

5 months ago

Great space, not for novices. Range master is a gruff, funny, no nonsense dude. You're left to your own devices so don't expect anything more than a target and a staple gun The closest lane is 25yards so smaller caliber hand guns would have trouble. But the rifle and larger caliber lanes look like a lot of fun. And seriously $20 for a whole day is an absolute bargain!

5 months ago

Everyone exercises safety. They have targets if you forgot your own for a small fee. ThereΓÇÖs areas for all guns. 25,10,20, and 300 yard targets. Tables arenΓÇÖt the greatest for the rifles but get the job done.

7 months ago

Great place to go shooting. Well organized and safe.

8 months ago

The person in charge is not polite at all, you ask questions he just looks at you like you owe him something.

8 months ago

Only gun range in the area that doesn't require a club membership.

9 months ago

rude range master in grey jeep really has something goin on with himself. totally out of control, and a real a-hole. he ruined our range trip

9 months ago

10 months ago

Great Place Considering The Area. Bought my first rifle today and noticed this was the only range on the area and got scared by some of the reviews but It was honestly pretty fun. The short range benches got taken up so I had to shoot on the 100 yd targets but eventually space opened up and I got to shoot on the 50 and 25 yard targets so I got to zero my sights in a little bit more. This range definitely caters more towards rifles so if you have a handgun just hope there is a spot open. Cease fire every 20 ish minutes to put up targets, but make sure you bring boots as the walk up can get muddy. The rules are reasonable and the price is very fair considering you could be there all day for only 20$. Bring all your equipment and ammo as there wasnΓÇÖt a store and be comfortable with your firearm before going as it doesnΓÇÖt look like they offer training. ItΓÇÖs nice knowing there is a range close by if you want to shoot for a couple of hours rather than driving all the way up to cow mountain. CanΓÇÖt wait to go back!

11 months ago

Fun place to practice. Only issue is the pistol range gets cluttered with people.

11 months ago

Easy vibe. Good range master. Safe.

a year ago

Short-tempered range master. No rapid fire. Wood target stands barely standing. Pistol range at 25 yards (can't see hits without Bino's). Rifle Range is bench rest shooting only (no standing or prone allowed). Steel ammo for trap shooting (I didn't see anyone shooting clays). No pathway to targets (wear boots). The only thing for sale is targets. Bring your own staple gun, ammo, snacks and water. And chair for bench rest shooting (the log stools are wet and unstable). Single porta-potty, no hand wash. Never answers the phone. Very rural secluded location. Very windy. But it's the only range in the county and they act like it.

a year ago

I DROVE 80 MILES ROUND TRIP, BECAUSE THEIR WEB SITE SAID OPEN & $15 4 ALL DAY, I GOT THEIR AT 10AM 12/ 23/23, GATE WAS CLOSED, SIGN SAYS CLOSED TILL JAN. 3 2924, & IT NOW COST $20 TO SHOOT AT WHAT LOOKS LIKE A PIG FARM MIXED WITH A JUNK YARD, I WILL NEVER GO BACK THEIR AGAIN, & THEY DO NOT ANSWER THEIR PHONE !!!! THEY SUCK !!!!

a year ago

Drove an hour an half to check this shooting range out, there had a sign thats said they were closed before the holidays. Before i went i called there phone and no pick up, i went on their website and nothing said about closing for holidays i went to their facebook and no a single post about closing before the holidays

a year ago

ItΓÇÖs alright I guess if you really donΓÇÖt have anywhere else to go but they could do WAY better. Looks like the guy taking the money from shooters is pretty much all he likes to do.

a year ago

Rude range master. CanΓÇÖt rapid fire. $20. Rather drive up to cow mountain.

a year ago

The guy who runs the range It's very rude, would not recommend going there. Unless you like to be talked to like you're a dog.

a year ago

Overall great shooting range but you can only shoot one shot every four seconds??? So if your into quick accurate bursts itΓÇÖs not the place for you. Only snipers :/

a year ago

It's a decent range, very low key. I wish they had more pistol placements as it was nearly full when I got there and there started to be a queue. Target backings could use a refresh. During a cease fire I really wanted to screw a new particle board back to the target (probably a 2 minute job) because there was nothing much to staple your targets to. Speaking of: bring a staple gun because tape doesn't cut it on the windy range. While the visitors were all friendly, the range staff wasn't particularly. They had their friends they would chat with (some regulars) but didn't really seem to want to chat. Unless you were a woman. Fairly diverse crowd there which was nice to see. I didn't time the cease fires but it felt like it was called every 20mins or so. A spotting scope is nice in that regard if you want to see where your shots went.

a year ago

Dilapidated only place around.

a year ago

20$ all day shooting. Can't beat that!

a year ago

Great place to practice with your firearms. Cost for all day is only $20. Long distance shooting out to 300 yards

a year ago

a year ago

Definitely the best range in the Bay Area, which isnΓÇÖt saying much. They have 100, 200, and 300 yard targets for each lane(which is nice), 3 second rule kinda sucks, but thatΓÇÖs every range out here unfortunately. Have to bring all your own equipment and amenities, aside from the portapotty, 20 dollars per head, staff can rub some people the wrong way, but IΓÇÖve not had an issue. Benches are shaded. Overall, a good time. Be aware that I have gotten a tick every time IΓÇÖve been there, so just check yourself after.

a year ago

Rude staff and poorly run, my last time going here!

a year ago

One of the North Bay's best kept secrets for gun owners. Nothing fancy but very well run range. Very reasonable fees as well.

2 years ago

It was fun! I recommend coming back here again

2 years ago

Friendly staff and crowd. Very supportive and organized. Awesome for 100, 200, 300 yards practice.

2 years ago

2 years ago

This place is perfect for me I much prefer outdoor ranges this place is down and dirty and it's just fine for me. They are strict about safety which they should be I like it here. It's a big 20 bucks if you can handle it bring your own targets because the ones they have for free are made of recycled toilet paper.

2 years ago

Great local outdoor range. Good for long guns. Pistol range requires a good target and stand. $20 cash and a fun time!

2 years ago

3 years ago